Sakura Samurai Street

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The biggest Samurai Residence

Sakura Samurai Street (佐倉武家屋敷通り) is the biggest remaining Samurai residence in Kanto. There are 5 remaining Samurai Houses and 3 of them are opened public. All houses in this street have the earthworks and living fence for their defense. This view of Samurai street has not changed since Edo Period.

Tourist Info.Admission for Samurai Houses: 210 yen, 100 for kids. There is a group discount for over 20 people.
Open: 9:00 to 17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
There is parking.

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It was built in early 19th century. Kawara clan moved to Sakura in 1835 and the house was already existed in here.

Samurai of over 300 Koku was allowed to have:

207 square meters of the land, Udegimon Gate or Nagayamon Gate, 3.6m wide of the entrance, Horizontal Mast for the entrance, guest room and living room, Tatami with the edge at guest room and living room.

-Tajima House-The house for Samurai of 150 Koku.
It was built between 1821 to 1837. It remains great structures and design of Samurai life at that time. Today, it is opened for resting area for tourists. You can enter and relax in this Samurai House.

Samurai of over 100 koku was allowed to have:
108 square meters of the land, Udegimon Gate or Wood Gate, 3.6m wide of the entrance, No Horizontal Mast, Tatami with the edge for only guest room.

-Takei House-The house for Samurai of 90 koku. This house is also opened as the museum.

Samurai under 100 koku was allowed to have: 80 square maters of the land, Wood Gate, A small entrance with only stairs, No Horizontal Mast, Tatami with no edge.